This video is from a show we had in Seattle at the
Stonington Gallery.

sorry you need quicktime

The Raven, often called the trickster, can transform
into many other forms. In many stories he changes into a human so that he can interact
with other people.

The transformation mask is the most elaborate of the
northwest coast dance masks. It requires great skill to carve all the pieces and assemble
them into a functional piece that will work dependably. This particular mask was made by
Tom Patterson.